Review of Shifty (2008) by Gordon A — 06 Oct 2009

Just depressing. I turned it off before I hanged myself.

This review of Shifty (2008) was written by Gordon A on 06 Oct 2009.

Shifty has generally received positive reviews.

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By Minaz H (4) on 06 Jun 2010

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By Matthew W (920) on 27 Aug 2009

This film was made for Â£100,000…

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By Adam B (2,189) on 21 Oct 2009

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By Shane B (460) on 23 Aug 2009

Although trying to be gritty the slow moving predictable suspense/ ghetto life story leaves time for the veiwer to think…

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